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No Gaza Aid Delivered Through U.S.-Built Pier Has Been Distributed, Pentagon Says NYT » World News The temporary pier is one of few remaining entry points for aid shipments since Israel began an incursion into Rafah, in southern Gaza, earlier this month.

Security Warnings for Pride Month Events: What to Know NYT » World News Citing the potential for terrorism, the State Department, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security urged those attending L.G.B.T.Q. events to be vigilant. Here’s what to know.

Wednesday Briefing: Zelensky Speaks to The Times NYT » World News Also, funeral ceremonies begin for Iran’s president.

U.K. Man Charged With Aiding Hong Kong’s Intelligence Service Is Found Dead NYT » World News Matthew Trickett, one of three men accused of gathering information for the special administrative region of China, died in a park outside London, the police said.

Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills, in a Warning to Ukraine’s Allies NYT » World News Moscow has said the exercise is a response to “provocative statements and threats of individual Western officials.”

Greek Court Drops Shipwreck Case Against Nine Egyptians NYT » World News A court in Greece said the country lacked jurisdiction in the case, in which nine Egyptians were charged with smuggling. What comes next is unclear.

Prince Harry Cannot Include Rupert Murdoch in Lawsuit, Court Rules NYT » World News A judge ruled that the prince and other plaintiffs could not expand their claims of unlawful actions by News Group Newspapers in the U.K. to include allegations regarding Rupert Murdoch.

In Germany, Far-Right Plotters of an Improbable Coup Go on Trial NYT » World News Members of a group called the “United Patriots” are accused of planning to bring a prince into power by violently overthrowing the government.

Read a Transcript of Volodymyr Zelensky’s Interview With The Times NYT » World News The Ukrainian president spoke to Times reporters in Kyiv for nearly an hour.

1899: No More Exile To Siberia NYT » World News Nicholas II. orders a committee to devise some substitute for transportation.

Top Oceans Court Says Nations Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions NYT » World News Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.

Israel Seizes Camera From AP, Citing Use of Its Images by Al Jazeera NYT » World News The move was an escalation in Israel’s feud with the pan-Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera, and drew sharp criticism from The Associated Press.

In Interview, Zelensky of Ukraine Challenges West Over Hesitations NYT » World News “Shoot down what’s in the sky over Ukraine,” he said in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times. “And give us the weapons to use against Russian forces on the borders.”

ICC’s Warrant Request Appears to Shore Up Netanyahu’s Support in Israel NYT » World News “The Hypocrisy of The Hague,” read the front page of one mainstream daily that has often been critical of Israel’s prime minister.

Gazans Say ICC Prosecutor’s Pursuit of Hamas Leaders Is Misguided NYT » World News Some said the decision to seek arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders on war crimes charges seemed to equate victim with perpetrator.

Russian Forces Close In on Ukrainian Town in Northeast NYT » World News Vovchansk has been a prime target of Russia’s offensive in the northeast, as it seeks to push back Ukrainian troops from the border.

Person Dead After Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight NYT » World News The Singapore Airlines flight diverted to Bangkok, where 18 people were hospitalized and another 12 were being treated for their injuries, the airline said.

Middle East Crisis: More Than 800,000 Have Fled City in Gaza’s South, U.N. Official Says NYT » World News People leaving Rafah since Israel’s military started to move in are crowding into other parts of Gaza, where they are lacking the most basic hygiene and infrastructure, the official said.

After Raisi’s Death, Elections Pose Tricky Test for Iran’s Rulers NYT » World News Iran’s political establishment must choose between opening the race and facing moderate rivals, or limiting candidates and risking the embarrassment of low turnout.

Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi NYT » World News A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of mourning.